COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 29

MOTION: Councillor Alan Edge

That the principle of 'infrastructure first' should be the core of the development strategy.

REPORT:

The South Dublin County Development Plan 2022 – 2028 at this stage will set out a Strategic Spatial framework for the development of the County in line with the provision of National and Regional requirements which advocate the delivery of new development alongside the delivery of required infrastructure with the aim of creating sustainable communities. In line with the provisions of Appendix 3 of the NPF a planning and infrastructural assessment will inform the Draft Plan.

Recommendation: 

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment as set out in the CE Recommendation:  

Ensure the draft Plan is informed by a planning and infrastructural assessment in line with the provisions of Appendix 3 of the NPF and promote the phasing of new development alongside the delivery of required infrastructure to create sustainable communities.